Discover the unique charm of Sarasota, Florida through tales of its color past.
Rosemary Cemetery is burial place for many early Sarasota citizens, civic leaders, and entrepreneurs including Scotsman John Hamilton Gillespie.
Harry Ben Rigby platted out his La Plaza Subdivision in 1925, and completed his unique enclave of Spanish Eclectic structures in 1926. They were perfect for him to house his family, and his Sarasota Real Estate Exchange office in their home, on the corner of Alta Vista and Osprey Avenue. The other structures were meant to be affordable seasonal rentals and places for investors to stay while planning their dream homes.
Great Scot! Our uncaped history crusader investigates the story of Sarasota's Scottish settlers of 1885.
Learn the History of St. Armands Key in Sarasota, FL. As resort and shopping destination it has its roots firmly planted in John Ringling's vision of becoming a beautiful residential area, with a centralized shopping and park feature to attract the well-to-do.